Security Awareness involves educating individuals within an organisation about potential cyber threats, safe online practices, and the importance of maintaining a security-conscious mindset. Security Awareness programs aim to empower employees to recognise and mitigate cybersecurity risks, reducing the likelihood of falling victim to social engineering attacks such as phishing or malware. Effective security awareness efforts encompass regular training sessions, simulated phishing exercises, and the dissemination of relevant information to foster a culture of cybersecurity vigilance.
As Australian organisations race to embed AI tools across human resources, finance and operations, they may be missing a critical security fault line. While disgruntled employees or contractors gone rogue remain a concern, the next major data breach is increasingly likely to come from an algorithm that never intended malice.
Scams are no longer on the fringes of criminal activity. They have become a mainstream threat for Australians, targeting both consumers and businesses with increasing ...
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In 2023, the Latitude Financial cyberattack exposed over 14 million customer records, including driver licences, passport numbers, and financial details. ...
Digital identity is now cybercriminals' top target. With data breaches up 78% globally, businesses must invest in Identity & Access Management to protect employees and ...
Earlier today it was announced across mainstream media channels that Qantas suffered a data breach, affecting approximately six million customers. The breach was linked to a ...
In 2024, a sophisticated credential stuffing attack targeted The Iconic, a leading Australian online fashion retailer. This breach compromised customer accounts, raising ...
Verizon’s 2025 Mobile Security Index (MSI) reveals how AI-powered threats and human error are converging to reshape mobile risk across every sector — from government and ...
In the first half of 2025, Microsoft data showed Australia ranked 10th globally among countries where customers were most frequently impacted by cyber activity.
SYDNEY – 10 October 2025 – Bitdefender, a global leader in cybersecurity protection, today announced the launch of They Wear Our Faces, a global scam awareness campaign ...
87 per cent of cybersecurity professionals expect artificial intelligence to enhance their roles, offering efficiency and relief amid cyber skill shortages, but they require ...
If you’ve ever wondered how someone could lose access to their WhatsApp account in a matter of seconds, the answer lies in cleverly crafted scams. Cybercriminals don’t need ...
